LinkedIn's recommendations mostly measure social standing of an individual. I have got lots of them from my buddies, I have got many in reciprocation to ones gi

LinkedIn's recommendations mostly measure social standing of an individual. I have got lots of them from my buddies, I have got many in reciprocation to ones given and well, I have also reciprocated on occasions. Maybe making them anonymous could alleviate the reciprocation factor but the social standing still remains. I guess the latter is also a problem with the traditional CV vetting. Bottom line? Do your homework on CVs but never skip the actual skill test, unless you want a likeable but not very competent worker.